Friday, June 24, 2016

It took me quite alot of consideration before I decided upon this week's Deadpod. There are a large number of great shows to choose from that took place in the latter part of June over the years, but I decided upon a show from one of my most favorite years - 1973. This show is from June 26th, 1973 the Seattle Center Arena, in Seattle Washington. This show has some issues - the first three songs come from an audience source and I hope you are patient as while the sound quality here is not pristine, the rest of the soundboard tape more than makes up for it. This first set beings with a relaxed and sprightly 'Casey Jones'.. a little different from the set-closing or encore versions you might be accustomed to,. but goes into a high energy 'Greatest Story Ever Told'. Weir shines on these as he does throughout the set. What follows is an amazing number of very well played standards.. highlights to my ears being the 'Jack Straw', the Deal, a wonderful 'China->Rider' and they stretch out their jamming chops on the set closing 'Playin' In The Band'.. just to warm us up for set 2, which we'll experience next week..

Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73)

set 1

Casey Jones
Greatest Story Ever Told
Brown Eyed Women
Jack Straw
Box of Rain
Deal
Mexicali Blues
You Ain't Woman Enough
Row Jimmy
The Race Is On
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Beat it on Down the Line
Loser
Playing in the Band